ROBINSON, JOHN. An Account of Sweden Together with an Extract of the History of that Kingdom. London, printed for Tim. Goodwin, 1694.
8vo. 190 x 120 mm. (12),196 pp. Contemporary calf. Worn binding, Interior with some foxing. Advertisement for "Account of Denmark" before title.
John Robinson (1650-1723) English diplomat and bishop. He served as envoyé in Sweden from 1683. In 1700 he led the negotiations for the renewal of the Haag treaty and accompanied king Charles XII during the campaign at Narva.
A french translation was published in 1695.
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Another copy: Same as above but rebacked and slightly larger. Worn binding, Interior with some foxing.
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Leben und Thaten Ihro Königl. Majestät in Schweden Caroli XI. Leipzig 1697.
8:o. 155 x 95 mm. (2 pp), 118 pp, Engraved portrait ( Charles XI), folding genealogical table. Modern paper cover. A few browned pages and the odd spot.
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Naeukeurige beschryvinge van het koningryk van Sweden nevens desselfs tegenwoordigen staet. Gravenhage 1695.
8:o. 150 x 95 mm. (10 pp.), 130 s. Somewhat worn comtemporary marbled paper cover.
